Epilepsy & seizure disorders decisions — 2004

The Board found that new and material evidence had been received to reopen the claim of service connection for a seizure disorder, which was previously denied in August 1977. The veteran's seizure disorder is presumed to have existed prior to his military service.

The Board denied service connection for residuals of a head injury including a seizure disorder and also denied reopening the claim for service connection for headaches. The veteran's pre-existing history of headaches was not shown to have been aggravated by service.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the claims for service connection for a seizure disorder and a chronic acquired psychiatric disorder. The case is now remanded for further action.

The Board has received notification from the appellant that they wish to withdraw their appeal, and thus the appeal is dismissed.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen the veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for a seizure disorder. The claim remains denied.

The veteran's appeal of the assigned rating for his seizure disorder continues. The RO granted service connection for a disability described as 'seizure disorder secondary to severe hyponatremia with sensitivity to heat, light, and noise' and assigned a 10 percent rating, effective from August 2000. In an August 2002 decision, the RO changed the rating to 20 percent.

The veteran is seeking service connection for a seizure disorder, which he claims was caused by his service-connected malaria and PTSD. The Board has determined that further development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of any seizure disorder present.

The veteran seeks service connection for residuals of a cervical spine fracture, including epilepsy/seizures, spinal injuries and paralysis. The RO denied the claim because the injury was determined to be due to his own willful misconduct.

The Board denied the application to reopen the claim for service connection for a seizure disorder, finding that new and material evidence had not been submitted.

The veteran's disabilities do not result in the need for regular personal assistance or protection from daily hazards, thus he is not entitled to special monthly pension benefits based on aid and attendance.

The veteran's claim for service connection for seizure disability, claimed as head trauma, is being remanded due to the loss of service medical records and the need for a VA examination.

The Board of Veterans' Appeals has determined that the veteran's seizure disorder was incurred in service, as it existed prior to entry and increased during service.

The veteran's service-connected disabilities, including amputation of left leg above the knee and albuminuria, produce impairment requiring regular aid and attendance.

The Board has determined that the appellant does not have a currently diagnosed chronic seizure disorder and therefore cannot establish service connection for this condition.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for a seizure disorder due to herbicide exposure and for a back disorder. The claim for conversion disorder was granted with increased ratings, but the issue of whether new and material evidence had been submitted to reopen the back disorder claim remains unresolved.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the claim of service connection for a seizure disorder. The Board also found that the veteran's seizure disorder was incurred during active military duty.

The Board has remanded the issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss, a seizure disorder, and an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for status post crush injury of the right middle finger with deformity and degenerative arthritis due to procedural reasons.

The Board has determined that there is no evidence of a current seizure disorder or right knee condition that could be related to service. Therefore, the veteran's claims for service connection have been denied.

The Board denied the appellant's application to reopen her claim for service connection for the cause of the veteran's death, finding that no new and material evidence had been submitted.

The Board has remanded the case to the RO for further development and adjudication due to procedural issues, including consideration of new evidence submitted by the veteran.